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Abbott Optium Glucose & Ketone Control Solution (HI/LO)

Abbott Optium Glucose & Ketone Control Solution (HI/LO) is designed for use with Abbott Optium blood glucose and ketone meters to ensure accurate, reliable test results. The HI and LO solutions provide two reference ranges, allowing users to check that their meter and test strips are working correctly and producing results within the expected range.

Regular use of control solution testing helps verify the performance of your meter and strips, giving confidence in the accuracy of blood glucose and ketone readings. This is particularly important when opening a new vial of test strips, after meter cleaning, or if readings appear inconsistent with your health condition.

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Key Features

• For use with Abbott Optium glucose and ketone meters and strips.

• Provides HI (high) and LO (low) control levels for accuracy checks.

• Confirms both meter and strip performance.

• Helps ensure reliable diabetes and ketone monitoring.

• Simple to use – apply solution to test strip in place of blood.

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Reasons to Use

• Ensures your meter and test strips are working properly.

• Provides reassurance that unusual results are not due to meter error.

• Helps maintain consistent and accurate diabetes and ketone monitoring.

• Recommended when opening new test strips, if results seem inaccurate, or after device maintenance.

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Reasons Not to Use

• Only intended for use with Abbott Optium meters and strips – not compatible with other brands.

• Not for therapeutic use – results are not used for treatment decisions.

• Not a substitute for actual blood glucose or ketone testing.

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Advantages

• Provides both high and low control solutions in one pack.

• Easy and quick to use for added confidence in monitoring.

• Essential for quality control in home and clinical testing.

Disadvantages

• Adds an extra step compared to direct testing.

• Requires careful storage and handling to maintain accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is Abbott Optium Control Solution used for?
A: It is used to check the accuracy of Optium blood glucose and ketone meters and test strips by providing known high and low reference values.

Q2: When should I use the control solution?
A: Use it when opening a new vial of test strips, if results are inconsistent, after cleaning your meter, or whenever accuracy is in doubt.

Q3: Can I use this with other meters?
A: No, it is only compatible with Abbott Optium glucose and ketone meters and strips.

Q4: Does the solution replace a blood test?
A: No, it is for meter and strip accuracy verification only, not for health monitoring.

Q5: How do I use it?
A: Place a drop of control solution onto the test strip instead of blood, insert into the meter, and confirm the reading falls within the specified control range on the strip vial.

Q6: How should I store the control solution?
A: Store at room temperature, tightly capped, and do not use past expiry date.

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL ON THE PRODUCT AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE UNLESS DIRECTED BY YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.

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